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Lead - Project Management Office
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A position has become available for a Lead - Project Management Office to join our dynamic team.
The Lead: PMO role is responsible for the delivery and oversight of a project management service through the allocation of contracted project management resources. The Lead PMO will develop project management practice methods and facilitate the training and implementation of a robust, standardized project management capability within the SPAR Organisation. This role involves managing the administration and adoption of PMO systems and tools all while managing the PMO budget.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Leads the Project Management Office (PMO).
- Builds and manages the budget for PMO services.
- Reports on a portfolio of projects and initiatives including status reporting on project milestones, deliverables, and risks for all projects within the PMO.
- Procures adequate PM resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes, and manages timesheets and costs against budgets.
- Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, processes, and standards to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.
- Develops Project Management processes, policies and standards.
- Identifies and implements ‘fit for purpose’ Project Management Tools/Systems.
- Develops and delivers proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Develops a training strategy and implementation roadmap for PMO practices.
- Develops training material to support training of all PM processes, policies and procedures.
- Trains and provides coaching of project management processes, methods and tools for the PMO and SPAR Organisation.
- Monitors the adoption of project management practices & identifies opportunities to accelerate/improve adoption.
- Provides expertise on PMO methodology as well as industry best practices.
- Manages and guides a virtual PMO resource ensuring the PMO meets performance targets.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce or Computer Science.
- PgMP/PMP/PMI-RMP/CAPM and Project Management related certification.
- A minimum of 8 years Project Management experience.
- At least 4 years in a mature PMO environment.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a multiple project management role.
- A strong track record of successful delivery in PMO roles within an IT and Business Change environment.
- Several years direct, first-hand experience managing projects at a level to be confident instructing and guiding project managers; advising on project planning, financial and resource estimation, tracking and controlling schedules, communication, governance, and reporting.
- Experience in an Agile/SAFe environment is preferred.
The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:
- End to end understanding of various Project Management Frameworks and methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a PMO and deploy professional PM resources as needed.
- Demonstrated capability in project/program/portfolio financial management.
- Ability to guide, coach and advise at all organisational levels to effect sustainable change and improve the project and process maturity level of the organisation.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Good professional team leadership and coordination skills.
Application Instructions: Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.
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